MR2 Spyder no-drill license plate holder

I hate to drill into my car for something as ugly as a license plate. I also hate getting pulled over for not having front plates. I tried mounting my plates inside the front grille, but the A/C (believe it or not) performs really badly when you block that much of the grille. So I created this mount that reaches through the front plastic grille and bolts securely onto the radiator frame. It holds more than half the plate below the grille, and the A/C works really well now. It has held up well to weather, "highway speeds", and even a few run-ins with tall parking blocks without breaking. You'll have to add your own 1/4-inch long bolts for attaching the oval to the inside bracket, and a few small 1/4 inch bolts and nuts to hold the bracket to the radiator frame. Finally, you also need to add an aftermarket license plate holder. Mine was a "Front Bumper Tow Hook License Plate Mounting Bracket Relocate Holder for BMW"
sold by: Acepath USA on Amazon.com.

Update 1/25/2025: Since installing it in 2020 on my Spyder, it hasn't fallen off yet!  I've done tons of highway miles, and it has turned out to be quite durable.  My license plate has some bent corners from a few parking blocks, but the mount has remained strong, despite getting no attention from me at all over the years.

Print instructions

Printer Brand: Prusa
Printer: I3 MK3S
Rafts: No
Supports: Yes
Resolution: 0.2 mm
Infill: 15%
Filament: Prusament PETG Black